Epic Fantasy Adventures, Books, Lore & More!

Epic Fantasy Adventures, Books, Lore & More!

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author, and I narrate chapters from my adventure books, talk about fantasy books with fantasy authors and try my best not to get derailed by the shenanigans of characters who are supposed to be fictional, but they don't stay within the pages of my books. I tell all their secrets and what trouble they get into in between books, and I try to get other fantasy authors to give away spoilers about their books. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support

Episodes

September 27, 2023 28 mins

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and I’m here today to take you inside my kickstarter campaign and talk about the 3 special edition hardcover omnibuses that are part of it. So let’s go!

So what’s the Kickstarter campaign for?

I want to bring 3 big and beautiful digitally signed hardcover omnibuses that collect the first 9 books of the Curse Breaker series to life!

These hardcover omnibuses will honor my sister. She lo...

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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Alex H Singh is joining me to talk about his book, Lamp of Light.

What’s it about?

  • Lamp of Light is a fantasy adventure that follows Queen Esther Anna as she races to prove her innocence in her husband's murder. With a horrifying wendigo named Damian on her trail, she must find the magical Lamp of Light on a remote island before time runs out.

  • Lamp of Li...

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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and I’m back with another episode of Fantasy, Lore, & More, and this time, I’m interviewing myself! Find out why in today’s episode.

What’s in this episode?

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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Charlotte Langtree is joining me to talk about her book, Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fury.

What’s it about?

  • Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fury is a fantasy short story collection that explores darkness across mystical worlds. It features tales of powerful magic, courageous women, warring gods, and ancient dragons stirring.

  • Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fur...

September 15, 2023 60 mins

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Aaron Hodges is joining me to talk about his epic fantasy novel, Darkstrider

What’s it about?   

  • Mikael Heaton wakes in a strange new world where his very existence is outlawed. With his memories lost, he must forge alliances and uncover secrets of magic and technology to survive hostile forces and reclaim his destiny.

  • Darkstrider blends fantasy, science f...

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Jill Chard is joining me to talk about her book, The Relic Thief.

What’s it about?

  • The Relic Thief is a provocative story full of heists and adventures, intrigue and action - a real page-turner.

  • The Relic Thief is a character-driven fantasy adventure.

  • Set in the The Other Side of Darkness series created by Jill Chard, The Relic Thief is an action-packed, ...

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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode C. Rae D'Arc is joining me to talk about her book, Dreaming Beauty: Dreaming Princesses #1.

What’s it about?

  • Princess Emerald falls into a deep sleep after pricking her finger on a poisoned spindle and dreams she is in modern-day England. There she meets Caden and Mica, two young lords looking for adventure. The longer Emer dreams, the more she wonders whi...

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August 26, 2023 97 mins

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Chris Mayne is joining me to talk about his book, Heretic.*

What’s it about?

  • Arlex just became the most powerful person on the planet, and it is the worst thing to ever happen to him...

  • Heretic is the start of humanity's final tale, studied and chronicled in its purest form, by the most preeminent of our future pre-historians. The epic Helios Saga begins...

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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode J.C. Snow is joining me to talk about her book, The Phoenix and the Sword.

What’s it about?

  • Cursed with immortality and destroying fire, Aili Fallon will cross life and death to find the truth.

  • The Phoenix and the Sword is a queer epic fantasy novel set in a world of spiritual powers, past lives, and beings of myth and legend. Unexpected, multilayered, and b...

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August 24, 2023 87 mins

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Tracy Joyce is joining me to talk about her book, Rada.

What’s it about?

  • Welcome to the Zaragarian Empire.

  • Rada's newborn sister is disfigured and her father has decreed that her fate lies at the Seat of the Gods. Rada knows what that means - he wants her sister dead.

  • To save both her sister and her mother, Rada must find the Emperor and beseech him f...

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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Jasmine Young is joining me to talk about her upcoming book, A Breaking of Realms.

What’s it about?

  • Build realms. Follow the rules. Never go rogue. The Realm-Building Enterprise is open to all. Under the laws of the Republic of Aranor Elondris, anyone may rise to glory and become the next legendary dragon rider. All it takes is hatching an egg—a legal one, tha...

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Kayla Hansen joins me to talk about her book, Embrace of the Shade.

What’s it about?

  • Amarie’s legendary magic could incinerate her enemies, but it’s her sword she trusts. While running from the men who killed her family, she learns of an ancient text locked within the Great Library that might be the final key. During the daring theft, a stranger inserts himsel...

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August 17, 2023 62 mins

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Deb Jarvis is joining me to talk about her book, The Crystal Pawn.

What’s it about?

Deirdre Hawes has always dreamed of meeting her father, but the reality of who he is and where he is from exceeds her wildest imagination. The Crystal Pawn is a character-driven fantasy adventure. Set in a magical land created by Deb Jarvis, The Crystal Pawn brings shapeshifters, cla...

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    Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Belinda Crawford is joining me to talk about her book, Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1.

    What’s it about?

    • Enter a dark new urban fantasy filled with reincarnated superheroines, inter-dimensional demons and immortal enemies.

    • Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1 is an action-packed urban fantasy. Set in Belinda Crawford's Battleskirts world, Demons & B...

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    Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Mary McKenna is joining me to talk about her book, Lady of Ravensmere.

    What’s it about?

    • Lady of Ravensmere is a coming-of-age fantasy that follows a young woman's journey to protect her people and her home.

    • Set in an immersive fantasy world, Lady of Ravensmere is an exciting and character-driven tale.

    What’s in this episode:

    • Mary McKenna wi...

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    August 10, 2023 50 mins

    Hi, I’m Melinda Kucsera, your indie fantasy author, and today Jeff Kohanek is joining me to discuss his epic fantasy bundle, Heroes of Issalia Super Box Set.

    With over 2,500 pages of magical adventures across two interconnected fantasy series, this collection is perfect for readers who love expansive worlds and nonstop action.

    What’s in this episode:

    • Jeff will read an excerpt from one of the books.

    • We’ll learn about buildin...

    Hi, I'm Melinda Kucsera, your indie fantasy author, and today, Nathan Hartle is joining me to talk about his epic fantasy book, Summoning and Sacrifice.

    In this expansive fantasy tale, a hunted servant named Shada embarks on a dangerous quest to find her city's missing god and save her people from ruin. She'll journey to the ends of the universe alongside a motley crew of companions.

    What's in this episode:

    • Na...

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    Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Laura Nelson is joining me to talk about her book, Heir of Svartån.

    What’s it about?

    Heir of Svartån is an action-packed YA Norse fantasy adventure. Heir of Svartån follows a 17-year-old girl who gets transported into a video game world and discovers she's the heir to a powerful ruler.

    What’s in this episode:

    • Laura will take us into a world of Norse mytho...

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    Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Matthew Zorich is joining me to discuss his book, Bastards of Liberty

    What's it about?

    • In the heart of the Holy Imperium, a family's lives are shattered. The three Ashburn siblings journey through political forces and deep worldbuilding in an alternative America where orcs, elves, and dwarves fight for rights under a newly formed royal government...

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    Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Christiane Knight is joining me to talk about her book, In Sleep You Know.

    What’s it about?

    • Even the grittiest blue collar city has a spark of magic under the surface; but in Baltimore, graffiti holds secret messages and artists are the spellcasters. Abandoned buildings hide ancient beings, and at the local club, you might find yourself rubbing shoulders w...

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